George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection

1899-1904


Descriptive Summary

Title: George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection
Dates: 1899-1904
Collection Number: GC 1107
Creator/Collector: Steckel, George
Extent: Boxes: 2 ov)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: 1 order book, 1899-1900; 1903-1904. Photographer's order book for negatives 2107-24700 (November 27, 1900-February 25, 1903.)
Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Steckel was a photographer in 19th century Los Angeles. Source: Biographies of Western Photographers by Carl Mautz: Born in Allenton, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1864. Worked in a photographic parlor in Philadelphia, 1877-78; operated his own parlor in Allenton, ca. 1878-82; in real estate business in Kansas City, ca. 1882-88. Partner in photographic studio in Los Angeles with Lamson, opposite the Hollenbeck Hotel, 1888-90; opened his own gallery, 1890. Located at 220 South Spring Street, 1896; 336 1/2 South Broadway, 1905-20s.

Scope and Content of Collection

1 order book, 1899-1900; 1903-1904. Photographer's order book for negatives 2107-24700 (November 27, 1900-February 25, 1903.) See also: P-50 Steckel Photo Collection.